Reliant Robin MOT Failures
An analysis of 333 real DVSA MOT tests on the Reliant Robin — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Reliant Robin fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Reliant Robin is obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... — this model is 39 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 333 MOT tests, 9.92% of all Reliant Robin tests recorded this as a failure.
Lighting faults are usually straightforward to fix (bulbs, connectors, earth points) but can indicate deeper wiring issues on older cars. Check all lights including fog lamps, number plate lights, and dashboard warning lights.
Other notable weak points include wheel bearings worn (23x the fleet average) and fluid leak (8.6x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Reliant Robin's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Lights & Electrics, Suspension, Exhaust & Emissions. If you're inspecting a Reliant Robin before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Reliant Robin
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Reliant Robin:
Lights & Electrics — check for obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or.... Suspension — check for wheel bearings worn. Exhaust & Emissions — check for fluid leak.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Reliant Robin MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Reliant Robin?
Based on 333 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... — at 39x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include wheel bearings worn and fluid leak.
Is the Reliant Robin reliable based on MOT data?
The Reliant Robin has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or.... Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or..., wheel bearings worn, fluid leak.
How do I check a Reliant Robin's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.